Eradicating urban poverty
With assistance from UK Government through DFID, steps have been taken to tackle urban poverty and make life better for 3 million people.
Launching of the English Speaking Union
The recently launched English Speaking Union will give people in Bangladesh an opportunity to connect with a global network of members.
UK in Bangladesh
The role of the British High Commission in Bangladesh is to promote UK interests in Bangladesh. The High Commission undertakes a variety of tasks which include issuing visas, helping distressed British nationals, supporting British companies, running projects, and working with the Bangladesh government on many issues of mutual interest such as migration, security, human rights, climate change, good governance and democracy.
Stay connected on Facebook!
The British High Commission, Dhaka has recently launched its page on Facebook, focusing on the co-operation between UK Government and Bangladesh for tackling the effects of climate change.
Become a fan and stay connected
Registering with us
We have set up an online registration service called LOCATE for British nationals travelling or living in Bangladesh
Bangladesh ends Daylight Saving Time
Bangladesh has ended Daylight Saving Time (DST) at midnight on Thursday, December 31. The Bangladesh Standard Time is now GMT +6. Please bear this in mind when communicating with our offices in Bangladesh.
LATEST NEWS
UK Border Agency Announces Temporary Suspension of Student Visa Applications in Bangladesh
31 January 2010
The UK Border Agency announces that, with effect from Monday 1 February, it will temporarily stop accepting student visa applications under Tier 4 of the Points Based System at visa application centres in Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet.
The future of Financial Services and the role of Technology
28 January 2010
DFID organized a conference on how Bangladesh can harness new technology to expand formal financial services on January 27.
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Contact us
Here you will find our High Commission contact details in Dhaka
British High Commission
United Nations Road
Baridhara
P O Box 6079
Dhaka 1212
Dhaka
Telephone:
+ (88) (02) 882 2705-9 (Switch Board)
Fax:+ (88) (02) 882 3666- Immigration Section
+ (88) (02) 882 3437 - Chancery/Management
+ (880) (02) 988 2819, 882 3437, 881 6135-Consular, Dhaka
Consular Hours:
Sun-Thurs: 08:30 – 13:30 (Local) 02:30 – 07:30 (GMT)
For telephone enquiries
Sun-Wed: 08:00-15:15 (Local) 02:00-09:15 (GMT)
Thurs: 08:00-14:00 (Local) 02:00-08:00 (GMT)
